Maintenance
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A lot of Jacksonville drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be ...Published on: Feb 23, 2012 -
No matter how well they’re made, cars are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the manufacturer ...Published on: Mar 08, 2012 -
The hottest Jacksonville news story may be different everyday, but there’s one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Jacksonville. But we’ve fo...Published on: Apr 20, 2012
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If you're reading this article in Jacksonville, North Carolina, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your pr...Published on: Apr 26, 2012 -
Every Jacksonville car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: Fi...Published on: May 08, 2012 -
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so re...Published on: May 15, 2012 -
High gas prices in Jacksonville increase the cost of living for North Carolina drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume ...Published on: May 22, 2012 -
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the way...Published on: Jun 14, 2012 -
People in Jacksonville have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much ...Published on: Aug 15, 2012 -
The median age for cars in the Jacksonville, North Carolina area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Tire Country we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you...Published on: Aug 24, 2012 -
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Jacksonville?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpa...Published on: Aug 31, 2012 -
You know, at Tire Country we get a lot of people asking about how to prepare their car for a trip. That’s a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lon...Published on: Oct 24, 2012
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When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Tire Country for a checkup and he said that he read ...Published on: Nov 29, 2012 -
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving o...Published on: Jan 10, 2013 -
When it comes to their vehicles, some Jacksonville residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to ...Published on: Jan 18, 2013 -
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Jacksonville, North Carolina: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this...Published on: May 29, 2013 -
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Jacksonville?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that al...Published on: Aug 16, 2013
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Life's full of surprises in Jacksonville North Carolina, some of which cost money. A leaky roof, a broken tooth, or an unexpected car repair. Tire Country of Jacksonville North Carolina and Aut...Published on: Sep 18, 2013
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We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Jacksonville. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be orga...Published on: Sep 24, 2013 -
As Jacksonville consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in North Carolina, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the ...Published on: Oct 15, 2013